Sanderson 1/4 Plate hand & stand camera c1904

Invented by F. H. Sanderson, a cabinet maker with an interest in architectural photography. The principle feature of all Sanderson Cameras are the lensboard support struts which are made to allow a variety of camera movements. The cameras were patented by Sanderson in 1895 but production was entrusted to Holmes Bros. Houghton's handled the marketing and in 1904 Houghton merged with Holmes Bros. The last of the Sandersons left the production line in 1939. This example was acquired in October 2002 .

Body No.6835
Shutter, Unicum No.485489 speeds T, B, 1, 2, 5, 25, 50 & 100th
Lens, f/6 Dallmeyer stigmatic series II No.67116 f/6
Condition, 5F.

Constructional variations over the first few years

 

 

Shown with maximum rise.

 

Shown with double extension.